tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post7001553602508674677..comments2016-12-08T09:41:58.356-06:00Comments on Destination: Austin Family: My Recent Visit with MomThomas MacEnteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09925130637060406529noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-25973786054670797422010-10-05T16:04:59.389-05:002010-10-05T16:04:59.389-05:00Thomas your writing is beautiful. My thoughts and ...Thomas your writing is beautiful. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Michelle Robillardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372422403211492872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-77466217269582880562010-10-05T16:01:41.967-05:002010-10-05T16:01:41.967-05:00Thomas you write so beautifully. I am so sorry to ...Thomas you write so beautifully. I am so sorry to hear about your mother as I know first hand how hard it can be to let go of a parent. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Michelle Robillardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12372422403211492872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-5853397854467793342010-10-02T09:25:35.964-05:002010-10-02T09:25:35.964-05:00Thomas,
Thank you for sharing your journey with u...Thomas,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your journey with us. As you are going through it, I just came to the end of a similar journey, on August 24th when my mother died. We last visited her the previous Saturday and she slept through the visit.<br /><br />My thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue this piece of your journey.<br /><br />RussRusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00326890362591254874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-7061187289451145762010-09-26T21:54:24.449-05:002010-09-26T21:54:24.449-05:00Thomas, this was well said, even as it hurts to wr...Thomas, this was well said, even as it hurts to write or read it. Strength and peace to you and your mother.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11314659492725003601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-89044324730188638322010-09-23T19:54:17.620-05:002010-09-23T19:54:17.620-05:00It is tough to let go. I read what you are going t...It is tough to let go. I read what you are going through and remember. My mother had Alzheimer&#39;s also,then one day she didn&#39;t know who I was anymore. I am thinking alot but can&#39;t seem to put it all down. The wonderful memories of my mom are with me, and it helps...Hold on to your wonderful memories, and I will keep you and your mom in my thoughts, and prayers.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16389718449956273241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-9635432985013706322010-09-23T16:55:27.730-05:002010-09-23T16:55:27.730-05:00Thomas, Your sharing is greatly appreciated. Obvi...Thomas, Your sharing is greatly appreciated. Obviously, your mother instilled in you a strong sense of the value of relationships with family and friends. You are already a fantastic teacher. Thanks.<br />NancyNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746711706106826716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-6281021891843261142010-09-22T19:17:09.347-05:002010-09-22T19:17:09.347-05:00Thomas my thoughts are with you. I lost my father...Thomas my thoughts are with you. I lost my father to dementia several years ago.lindaleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774876428039197357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-37189352899463271992010-09-22T11:50:58.986-05:002010-09-22T11:50:58.986-05:00Thomas, I am thinking about you. You have written...Thomas, I am thinking about you. You have written a beautiful piece about a difficult, personal situation. May God bless.GrannyPamhttp://www.warrenweb.info/genealogynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-56042220505504572032010-09-22T07:02:18.896-05:002010-09-22T07:02:18.896-05:00I&#39;m so sorry you&#39;re going through this. I...I&#39;m so sorry you&#39;re going through this. It&#39;s awful. <br /><br />I&#39;m thinking of you and your mom and hoping for peace for both of you.Kerry Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590443839479686201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-11710444545294762472010-09-22T05:46:16.560-05:002010-09-22T05:46:16.560-05:00Thomas... very nice and touching post. My thought...Thomas... very nice and touching post. My thoughts are with you.Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00434175537509093484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-88912861648913762452010-09-22T05:19:09.229-05:002010-09-22T05:19:09.229-05:00Very loving and beautiful post, Thomas. You&#39;ve...Very loving and beautiful post, Thomas. You&#39;ve been in my thoughts all week and will continue to be there. Our loved ones are always in our hearts.Susan Petersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02788283253544225956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-87721381518343090012010-09-22T00:47:52.595-05:002010-09-22T00:47:52.595-05:00I echo the earlier comments about the eloquence of...I echo the earlier comments about the eloquence of this post, Thomas. We lost my Mom 11 years ago to cancer and my Dad died on Thanksgiving Day 25 years ago.<br />Both were gone in a stunningly swift few months after diagnosis. I miss them both so much.<br /><br />You and your Mom are in my thoughts.Bill Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266937924453737084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-80773419608033228982010-09-21T22:30:23.259-05:002010-09-21T22:30:23.259-05:00Very nicely said Thomas. You are as strong as you...Very nicely said Thomas. You are as strong as your mother. Your strength and grace is very touching. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.Colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03303607041752275445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-25922602964685603342010-09-21T22:00:07.457-05:002010-09-21T22:00:07.457-05:00Thomas, you are the type of son for which every mo...Thomas, you are the type of son for which every mother prays, and I know that somewhere she senses your love. I was just thinking about and missing my mother these last few weeks, wishing that I could share my breakthroughs in researching her family - she would so love those stories! My prayers go out for you and your family.Greta Koehlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05429623811794360612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-90147548362615762732010-09-21T20:50:35.832-05:002010-09-21T20:50:35.832-05:00Thomas, Such a difficult subject but such a touchi...Thomas, Such a difficult subject but such a touching post.Linda McCauleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08402203453403304529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-45048063949984390732010-09-21T17:32:35.039-05:002010-09-21T17:32:35.039-05:00Thank-you for being so open and able to share some...Thank-you for being so open and able to share some of your feelings about your mom and how life is. Like you, I cannot count how many folks have been touched by the ill health or recent passing of beloved parents and very dear mentors. <br /><br />We then are left to parent and mentor each other and the next generation. <br /><br />My father has been gone 3 years ago next week. Now I understand why he always teared up when he spoke of his mother after her passing.<br /><br />With friends and loved ones, and prayer, we get past the rough spots. <br /><br />Thank heavens you have the tenderness of heart to feel and share. <br /><br />Know that love and prayers are coming your way from many corners of the globe, for your influence is far reaching.<br /><br />Your mom would be proud of who you have become.<br /><br />As Angela said -- God Bless You, dear Thomas.<br /><br />MMyrthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684472865240981715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-60667467579504154692010-09-21T17:30:54.526-05:002010-09-21T17:30:54.526-05:00Love and prayers go out to you and your Mom. I wen...Love and prayers go out to you and your Mom. I went through this 10 years ago, the agony of becoming the care giver instead of being the daughter--one of life&#39;s hardest times to go through. As hard as it is now--it will get better for you both one day. God Bless you!Cheri Hopkins aka You Go Girl #2 &amp; Sweetwater Sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17792786622751019882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-36456239510776826842010-09-21T16:49:37.032-05:002010-09-21T16:49:37.032-05:00Every one has said it better than I can, so, I wil...Every one has said it better than I can, so, I will just say, you know our travels of this past summer, with the dementia, and the passing. So, Man and I send prayers, hugs and a HUGE dose of fairy dust. May God be with you and her.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-89760420219550945462010-09-21T14:47:09.879-05:002010-09-21T14:47:09.879-05:00So beautifully written Thomas. My heart goes out t...So beautifully written Thomas. My heart goes out to you. I will say some prayers for you all.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14376766797515931160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-74167879517659695022010-09-21T14:08:11.318-05:002010-09-21T14:08:11.318-05:00So sorry, Thomas. We lost my dad to Parkinson&#39;...So sorry, Thomas. We lost my dad to Parkinson&#39;s two years ago. Last night my little boy was crying because he still misses him. Saying goodbye to a family member is difficult under any circumstances and your journey in doing so sounds especially challenging. Thanks for sharing it with your readers and please feel our support and good thoughts sent your way.<br />CeCeYour Genetic Genealogisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696248341534125135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-10532610050060380682010-09-21T14:00:21.980-05:002010-09-21T14:00:21.980-05:00A beautiful post Thomas. Having lost my Father on...A beautiful post Thomas. Having lost my Father only 9 months ago today, I can certainly relate the letting go. While you&#39;re time has been many years of goodbye, mine was only a couple of months and it&#39;s never easily done. My heart goes out to you and thoughts &amp; prayers are with you and your family.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235026202257819623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-89594133590413094422010-09-21T13:52:20.091-05:002010-09-21T13:52:20.091-05:00Beautiful. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.Beautiful. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.Debbie Blanton McCoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00565302178384332096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-17411506612164041082010-09-21T13:48:22.963-05:002010-09-21T13:48:22.963-05:00So beautifully spoken my friend! My thoughts and p...So beautifully spoken my friend! My thoughts and prayers are with you.<br />~CyndiTexicanwifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15470984285863722669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-65080554641918442222010-09-21T13:41:42.562-05:002010-09-21T13:41:42.562-05:00Thomas - As others have said, this is a lovely, el...Thomas - As others have said, this is a lovely, eloquent, and moving piece. Alzheimer&#39;s is a cruel disease. My mom died almost two years ago, and I still miss her every day. The only thing less fair than Alzheimer&#39;s is early onset Alzheimer&#39;s. My mom was &quot;lucky&quot; that she didn&#39;t show significant symptoms until she was in her early eighties. My thoughts are with you. Peace will come for her and for you. I know, I&#39;ve been there...Cynthia Shenettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089125778529696076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-27633785582480137722010-09-21T12:34:06.510-05:002010-09-21T12:34:06.510-05:00This is a very touching post. I can&#39;t imagine ...This is a very touching post. I can&#39;t imagine how difficult it must be to say such a long goodbye this way. Our prayers are with you and your family and we wish you all strength on this difficult journey.Michelle Goodrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03427355155193196767noreply@blogger.com